The 101ers "Smokey Joe's Cafe"

The 101ers were formed in May '74, their name came from a squat they inhabited on Walterton Road. Originally called El Huaso, and then the 101 All Stars, which is the name they debuted with in Brixton at the Telegraph Inn in September 1974. After which the next gigs took place at the Charlie Pig Dog Club and Elgin gigs. As well as doing a runner at the Windsor Castle, Hope And Anchor and the Red Cow. They moved onto playing venues, colleges and Universities as well as overseas in Holland and Belgium.

The penultimate gig took place at the Golden Lion on Fulham Road, the gig was free to attend. After the gig Keith Levene and Bernie Rhodes gave Joe 48 hours to decide whether he wanted to
pursue a new band (later to become The Clash) or continue with the 101ers.

Need I say more?

The 101ers last gig was at Clare Halls on June 5th, 1976.

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Disc 1: Demos and Outtakes (as well as live tracks) recorded from December '75 on through '76. For anyone who wants more information, do your own bloody research. I type like shit.


Disc 2: Derby Cleopatras, December 12th, 1975.

The 101ers had only really been going for 12 months(ish) at the time of the Cleopatra show. These kind of gigs demanded a lot of songs, often spread over 2 sets. These were the only gigs they could get, they accepted anyway just to be able to play. The roots of R&B were a perfect source for a start of the band, apart from being music the band liked, it was simple. Fine for beginners, where success would depend less on finance and more on energy. They were always writing new stuff, especially when Dan joined in Jan '76. Within 3 months of this gig, more of their own songs came into sets, like "Rabies", "Sweet Revenge", "Keep taking the Tablets" and more.




File Under ;;; Fallen King Punk God Head Humble Beginnings....Strum On Strummer.

Tracklist:

CD 1:

1] Gloria (Derby Cleopatras 12.12.75 - Full Version)
2] Rabies (BBC Sessions)
3] Keys To Your Heart (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
4] Surf City Instrumental (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
5] Sweet Revenge (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
6] Surf City Pathway (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
7] 5 Star Rock And Roll (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
8] Surf City Interrupted (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
9] Studio Chatter Pathway (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
10] Keys To Your Heart (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
11] Unknown Song (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
12] Sweet Revenge (Pathway Demos, 3.4.76)
13] Monkey Business (Mickey Foote Roundhouse '76)
14] Shake Your Hips (Mickey Foote Roundhouse '76)
15] Junco Partner (Mickey Foote Roundhouse '76)
16] Don't Let Go (Mickey Foote Roundhouse '76)
17] Surf City (Orsett Terrace Jan. '76)
18] Sweet Revenge (Orsett Terrace Jan. '76)
19] Sweet Revenge (Orsett Terrace Feb. '76)
20] Surf City (Orsett Terrace Feb. '76)
21] Keys To Your Heart (Orsett Terrace Feb. '76)
22] Heartbreak Hotel (42 Orsett Terrace Dec. '75)
23] Heartbreak Hotel (42 Orsett Terrace Dec. '75)



CD 2:

1] Bonnie Moronie
2] Letsagetabitarockin
3] Shake Your Hips
4] Hoy Hoy
5] Heartbreak Hotel
6] Cho Cho O'Boogie
7] Smokey Joe's Cafe
8] Johnney Be Goode
9] Oh Carol
10] Out Of Time
11] I'm Down
12] Route 66
13] Who Do Ya Love
14] Silent Telephone
15] Monkey Business
16] Junco Partner
17] Be Bop A Lula
18] Steamgauge 99
19] Hideaway
20] I Saw Her Standing There
21] Slippin And Sliddin
22] Willie And The Hand Jive
23] Sweety Of St Moritz
24] Motor Boys Motor
25] Roll Over Beethoven
26] Gloria Edited



The 101ers CD 1 - Mediafire
The 101ers CD 2 - Mediafire